Speckles Brass + Alexander Hawkins
Free-Improvising ensemble Speckles Brass collaborate with master pianist Alexander Hawkins; expect a wild diversity of sounds and fiery expression.
Anton Eger
World premiere. Swedish-Norwegian drummer Anton Eger (Phronesis, Marius Neset) has made his mark as one of the most cutting-edge musicians in all of Europe.
Embodied Hope Quartet
George Colligan (piano) Jon Irabagon (saxophone) Michael Janisch (bass) Andrew Bain (drums) Following on from their highly successful 2016 UK tour, drummer/composer/bandleader Andrew Bain’s Embodied Hope Quartet return in […]
Blow the Fuse presents: Helena Kay’s KIM trio + Charlotte Keeffe with BTF Allstars
Helena Kay’s KIM trio: Helena Kay Tenor Sax, Misha Mullov Abbado Double Bass, David Ingamells Drums Charlotte Keeffe with BTF Allstars: Charlotte Keeffe Trumpet/ Flugel horn Deirdre Cartwright Guitar Alison […]
Bokani Dyer Trio – Late night single set
”Dyer’s music has an emotional depth and lyricism that one imagines any newcomer wanting to embrace.” Kevin Le Gendre, Jazzwise
NIKLAS WINTER
As part of our cosmopolitan enthusiasm, we are delighted to welcome Niklas Winter, Finnish jazz guitarist, composer and teacher. Performing in the intimacy of our Downstairs space with Henry Lowther (trumpet), […]
Dominic J Marshall Trio
“He brings together a great heritage of the past, but also something very fresh and new.” Jamie Cullum Sam Vicary, double bass / Sam Gardner, drums / Dominic J Marshall, piano/compositions Dominic J […]
Alice Zawadzki + Mark Lockheart & Laura Jurd Quartet
For the last in their 2014 series, The Chaos Collective present their Christmas party. The Chaos Collective Something of a ‘secret weapon’ on the European music scene, the Chaos Collective […]
Kairos 4tet
Adam Waldmann reeds Ivo Neame piano Jon Scott drums Sam Lasserson bass “A beguiling mix of soulful jazz-folk songs and kinetic modern jazz.” ★★★★ Jazzwise Returning to The Vortex, MOBO […]
Hon: Huw V Williams/Laura Jurd/Alam Nathoo/Elliot Galvin/Pete Ibbetson
Hon is the exciting new project by double bassist and composer Huw V Williams. Huw’s original music is played by a phenomenol collective of London’s finest young improvisers featuring Laura […]
Avishai Cohen’s Triveni
BOOK HERE FOR TICKETS FOR STANDING ROOM. NOW AVAILABLE, AS ALL SEATS SOLD. https://www.wegottickets.com/event/301719 We’re thrilled to present this rare London performance at the Vortex. Trumpeter Avishai Cohen – voted […]
John Butcher / Guillaume Viltard / Eddie Prévost
Following the critical acclaim for drummer Eddie Prévost’s bold series of recorded concerts in 2011, join us for this unique monthly live series, revisiting the Meetings With Remarkable Saxophonists recordings […]
Achim Kaufmann / Olie Brice
This concert features the improvising duo of pianist Achim Kaufmann and double bass player Olie Brice, and will be the final night of their UK tour. Berlin-based pianist Kaufmann is probably best known […]
Dead Neanderthals
Dead Neanderthals is a Dutch/UK based double sax & drums trio incorporating elements from jazz, grindcore, drone and noise culminating in a pummeling sound that has been described as Painkiller […]
Indigo Kid II feat Dan Messore, Gareth Lockrane, Calum Gourlay & Gethin Jones
This group is touring nationally supporting guitarist/composer Dan Messore‘s second release as bandleader of ‘Indigo Kid’. The line up glistens with new cohorts. A hefty crew carve fresh musical ground […]
Dominic J Marshall Trio
“He brings together a great heritage of the past, but also something very fresh and new.” Jamie Cullum Sam Vicary, double bass / Sam Gardner, drums / Dominic J Marshall, piano/compositions Dominic J […]
Loop Collective presents REC London: Replay/Remix
The last in a series of club nights in various venues curated by Loop Collective brings together an array of Berlin and London’s finest instrumentalists, performing music which will be […]
Quest Ensemble
Quest Ensemble, the contemporary London-based trio, perform original repertoire from their debut album Footfall. An interaction between three innovative players, Filipe Sousa, (piano), Tara Franks (cello), and Preetha Narayanan (violin), […]
Late Sessions: Finn Peters Curates – Tiny Beast
Reeds player Finn Peters curates three late night sessions at the Vortex – catch them after the evening concerts. The Independent has described Finn’s music as “nothing like you have […]
Partisans
Partisans are coming…
“Restless, almost reckless energy… delirious listening… consistently thrilling.” – BBC Music Magazine